In the snowy forests of Japan, visitors have spotted something unusual: Japanese macaques, or snow monkeys, frolicking in the snow and even tossing clumps like tiny snowballs. Verdict:TRUEJapanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) are well known for their playful behaviour, and yes — they really do play with snow. Snowball play helps younger monkeys develop coordination and social skills while strengthening bonds within the troop. Japan Experience — Japanese Macaque Monkeys: The Fascinating Snow Monkeys of Japan3. University of St. Thomas — Student Study Finds Snow Monkeys Just Wanna Have Fun

Source: The Star December 20, 2025 13:34 UTC